Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 575

LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND ASSIST LINK

REAR SUSPENSION

34-15

3. When the measured value is lower than the 

standard value, check that the lower arm pillow 
ball bushing turns smoothly without excessive 
play. If there is no excessive play, the pillow ball 
bushing can be reused.

ASSIST LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER 
REPLACEMENT

M1341017300058

AC212031AB

MB990800

Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally 
during service work, replace the dust cover as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Fill the multipurpose grease in the dust cover and 

lubricate the lip (Amount of filling grease in the 
dust cover: approximately 7 g).

3. Using special tool ball joint remover and installer 

(MB990800), punch the dust cover until it contacts 
the snap ring.

4. Press the dust cover with your finger to check that 

there are no cracks or damage in the dust cover.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-16

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1341002500391

CAUTION

• During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper, because the paint of 

caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.

•

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Trunk Room Side Trim Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-10

).

AC310799

3

88 ± 10 N·m*

1

N

44 ± 5 N·m

N

2

AB

Removal steps 

1.

Coil spring nut

2.

Coil spring bolt

3.

Shock absorber assembly 

  

*

: To prevent bushings from breakage, the parts indicated by * should be temporarily tightened, 

and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

Removal steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-17

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1341005300363

AC310801

10

1

25 ± 5 N·m

N

12

AB

11

9

8

6

5

7

4

3

2

Disassembly steps 

<<

A

>> >>

D

<< 1. Coil spring nut

2. Coil spring washer
3. Coil spring bushing

>>

C

<< 4. Shock absorber insulator

>>

B

<< 5. Spring upper pad

6. Coil spring bushing

7. Coil spring collar
8. Shock absorber cup
9. Shock absorber cover
10. Shock absorber damper

>>

A

<< 11 Coil spring

12 Shock absorber assembly

Disassembly steps (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION

34-18

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<<A>> COIL SPRING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION

• Install special tools spring compressor body 

(MB991237) and arm set (MB991239) evenly, 
and so that the maximum length will be 
attained within the installation range.

•

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause 
the bolt of special tool spring compressor 
body (MB991237) to be seized.

1. Use special tools spring compressor body 

(MB991237) and arm set (MB991239) to 
compress the coil spring.

WARNING

To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the 
shock absorber from loosening, do not use 
an impact wrench when the coil spring nut is 
loosened.

AC310802

Piston rod

AB

2. Holding the piston rod, remove the coil spring nut.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the 
bolt of the special tool spring compressor body 
(MB991237) to be seized.

AC001070

MB991237

MB991239

AB

1. Use special tools spring compressor body 

(MB991237) and arm set (MB991239) to 
compress the coil spring, and install it to the 
spring seat of the shock absorber.

AC006176AB

Spring seat 
stepped section

2. Align the end of the coil spring with the stepped 

section of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

>>B<< SPRING UPPER PAD 
INSTALLATION

AC310803

Spring upper pad
stepped section

AB

Align the stepped section of the spring upper pad 
with the end of the coil spring, and install the spring 
upper pad.